Whether you’re traveling to Disneyland for a family vacation or for a Disney race, picking the right hotel is an important part of your planning. Finding comfortable, reasonably priced, and conveniently located accommodations will make your trip much more enjoyable. Here are reasons that you should stay at the brand new Country Inn and Suites […]

I’m so happy to share this updated Spicy Vegan Chicken, Lime and White Bean Soup with you! It’s been a long time favorite in my family since it is quick and easy to prepare, and it is always delicious. Plus it is easy to substitute different vegetables, types of beans, or even vegan proteins, and […]

TGIF and Happy Friday Favorites! I’m coming to you from Tempe, AZ, where I’m attending my level 2 Fascial Stretch Therapy Class! By the time you read this I will be attending my final day of the five-day course (or already graduated!). Pretty much all of my favorites have to do with either my class or just […]

So we’re at the final countdown to race day. The LaceUp Running Series 10k in Irvine is on Saturday and I’m (mostly) ready! It’s the final countdown to race day! @LaceUpRunning 10k in Irvine on Saturday! #running Click To Tweet Countdown to Race Day I only had four weeks to prepare after a summer of […]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RoadTripOil #CollectiveBias While taking a one- or two-week vacation can be a wonderful relaxing experience, for most people it only happens once a year. A weekend getaway is the perfect way to supplement that relaxation. Whether it’s a day […]

As I sit here writing this, it is 118 degrees (at about 5:30). Tomorrow the forecast is for 123. I don’t think “hot” is a strong enough word for this weather. One of the worst parts about the heat in the desert is that it won’t start to cool down (and that is relative, believe […]

As I write this, it is about 95 degrees outside and heating up to about 102 today. And it’s still early May! I live in the California desert near Palm Springs, and soon the temperatures will hover in the 110+ range. By anybody’s standards, that’s hot. Which is why, planning an escape to Monterey sounds […]

As I sit here writing this post (on my phone at the moment), I am parked facing the Pacific Ocean, just a little north of Point Magu, in Malibu. It’s 5:59 am, and I’m here with Alan as he prepares to announce the 7th Annual Malibu Half Marathon. Amazingly, I have an internet connection, something […]